My friend Annie Unrein of byAnnie.com started the #SewPINK Initiative, an online event focused on breast cancer awareness. She will be donating a percentage of her profits in October 2019 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. She asked a group of sewing bloggers to participate in a blog tour, and of course I am happy to oblige!
I was curious to see what our Awareness Ribbon block would look like pieced into the front of Annie's Clam Up zippered pouch sewing pattern. I customized the 6“ block, extending the borders so that you can use it for the XL Clam Up pattern piece. It turned out great! Here's the modified foundation paper piecing pattern for you:
Just follow the block directions and then follow Annie’s pattern to make a Clam Up in the XL size.
I chose a few pinks from our Magenta 9 fat quarter bundle. I'm biased but I love the value range in our monochrome bundles. Also, little-known-fact: the colors in our Monochrome 9 bundles match the values for each of the 12 colors on the back of the CMY Color Wheel. Tuck that away for future reference, quilters!
I’ve made bags with Soft and Stable and bags without Soft and Stable. And any time I use another product, I always regret it. Nothing supports like Soft and Stable [Amazon]. It simply gives the best structure. Isn’t it cool that Annie invented this product?
I was nervous about assembling the Zippers by the Yard. Honestly, I was nervous about sewing the zippers, too. That’s where Annie’s videos are SO HELPFUL. When you purchase the Clam Up pattern, you get access to a digital library section on byannie.com. And sure enough, I saw several Add-On videos for the Clam Up and watched them all. I probably didn’t need to watch all of them, but seeing Annie make the project was so confidence-boosting. The “Prepare Zippers and Attach to Bag” video was a must-watch for me.
Here’s what I learned after sewing a few of these pouches:
I can't wait to make more of these zip pouches! And thanks, Annie, for all you do!
The #SewPink Initiative was created by ByAnnie.com LLC to raise awareness for breast cancer during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. They have pledged to raise funds to donate to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through sales and promote action through giveaways.
For more information please visit their official #SewPINK information page:https://www.byannie.com/2019-SewPINK
To donate directly visit:https://give.bcrf.org/give/31404/#!/donation/checkout
To see the calendar of events visit:https://www.byannie.com/2019-SewPINK#calendar
ByAnnie will be donating 30% of profits on all SewPINK items sold on their web store. You can search for SewPINK items on their website or see the list of items here:https://www.byannie.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=sewpink
Judie, thanks, you are so welcome. If you do make one for your friend, I’d love to see it!
Mellissa, thanks so much!
Issy, thanks! And way to be so strong!
your bag is very nice
Thanks so much for the paper pieced pattern. Looks fab on that Clam Up zip bag. Will certainly make one for my dear sewing friend who is an 11 year survivor.
Love the colors in this bundle and a terrific paper piece pattern! Thank you Angela. This is a worthy cause thank you Annie!!!
Oh this is just lovely! As a breast cancer survivor of 7 years and counting, I think I need to make one for myself!
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Angela at Sewfinity
October 12, 2019
Michele, thanks!